Mike is an actor?

On August 29th I went to East Valley Childrens Theatre to audition for a part in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe which was absolutely marvelous. First we did a dance as animals. Its was a sort of ethreal Celtic animal thing, but it was great fun. Next we were marched into another room to do cold readings, which is where they give you part of the script and say "OK read." I felt I did fairly well at this. Finally, and this was the kicker, they had us pretend we were monsters in the witches army. They told us at the very beginning that they had seen too many cat like creatures so I knew to steer clear of that. Everyone was still getting down low and making little kitty like roars and screeches, so when it was my turn to go up I decided to do something completely different. The director said go and I get as tall as I can and let out a deep monstrous. I went around just roaring at people until I get to this kid who must have been 11 years-old. I roar at him and he roars back, so I roar back at him and we get into this roaring fight for dominance! Imagine that!!! Less than an hour later I get a call from them asking me to come back for the second round of auditions!

August 30th I come back for round two! This one was a bit more intense, bit more talent, bit more technical. Out of 131 people who originally auditioned 60 were chosen to come back for round 2 and only half of that 60 would get a part. It all started with some more cold readings. A few of the older girls read for the White Witch and the rest of us read for either the animals or the kids. I read for Peter (the oldest one real father figure) once and Edmund (the younger boy who turns everyone into the White Witch). I knew I couldn't be cast as Edmund which didn't bother me, but being cast as Peter, a leading role, in my first play was a possibility that was too good in my mind.

After the cold readings we sat and played some improve games so some of the people there could see if we had what it takes to be in the East Valley Childrens Theatre Improv Troupe, which I was asked to join amazingly enough! This was also to give the the choreographer a chance to give people a second go at a more technical dance.

They sent us in to do the dance in groups of 12. The dance this time was a fighting dance! Of course, we were still animals, and the dance made sure we knew it and at the end was a spear thrust. We had two try's to get it right, which i was very thankful for. Believe it or not, I have no dance training so doing this was a real challenge for me. I got a good feel for it on the second try.

Finally they had us pretend we were animals in Narnia again. This time we weren't monsters just animals or creatures and we had to react to something happening. I decided to take the route of a faun, which everyone interpreted as Tumnus, who I did in fact wanted to be cast as.

That was it, all that was left was to hope for a call back. I waited all night and eventually started freaking out because it was getting late and I didn't think they were going to call. I was right, at least for the time being.

On August 31 around 12:30 I got a call! A lady, who I think was the stage manager, called asking me if I would like to take the part of Fenris Ulf!!! The big bad wolf leader of the White Witches secret police!!! First rehearsal is on September 1st at 5pm, they are going to explain things and get me sized up for the costume! I'm so excited! I also expect most of you to come to East Valley Childrens Theare production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe! I'll tell you when I opens as soon I figure it out myself!

Chills

This song gives me chills
Love the music
Love the lyrics
Love the message
Love the ban
Plus I can play this song (well no the solo)